Best Practices for Facing the Security Challenges of Internet of Things Devices Focusing on Software Development Life Cycle

TL;DR

This paper discusses best practices for enhancing IoT device security by focusing on secure software development lifecycle guidelines to address increasing threats and vulnerabilities.

Contribution

It introduces comprehensive best practices and guidelines specifically aimed at improving security during the IoT software development process.

Findings

Highlights the importance of secure SDLC in IoT

Provides a framework for threat mitigation in IoT software

Serves as a reference for future IoT security improvements

Abstract

In the past few years, the number of IoT devices has grown substantially, and this trend is likely to continue. An increasing amount of effort is being put into developing software for the ever-increasing IoT devices. Every IoT system at its core has software that enables the devices to function efficiently. But security has always been a concern in this age of information and technology. Security for IoT devices is now a top priority due to the growing number of threats. This study introduces best practices for ensuring security in the IoT, with an emphasis on guidelines to be utilized in software development for IoT devices. The objective of the study is to raise awareness of potential threats, emphasizing the secure software development lifecycle. The study will also serve as a point of reference for future developments and provide a solid foundation for securing IoT software and dealing with vulnerabilities.